REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - ORS Self-Shielded X-ray Irradiators for Research Applications
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 89233126NNA000149
- Agency
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National Nuclear Security Administration
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Radiological Security (ORS) issued a Request for Information on July 10, 2026 to conduct market research on self-shielded X-ray irradiators suitable for research applications, with responses due by August 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT.
The RFI is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, or quotes and does not commit the Government to contract or reimburse respondents. ORS seeks commercially available self-shielded X-ray irradiators that can replace gamma source-based devices for research including cell line irradiation, small mammal studies, material sample analysis, and organic matter research. The initiative aims to enhance safety and security by reducing reliance on high-activity radioactive sources and promote X-ray technology alternatives while impartially including relevant vendors in future ORS engagements.
Respondents must provide company information (legal name, address, point of contact, company history, and confirmation of U.S. operating capability) and technical specifications per product model (model name/number, dimensions, weight, maximum kilovoltage peak, cooling method, available modules, target applications). Responses are limited to 10 pages excluding cover page and table of contents and must address customer support and maintenance capabilities, unique technological features differentiating products from gamma-based irradiators, and typical delivery and installation lead times. Questions must be submitted by July 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Submit responses electronically to Kwanita Brown at kwanita.brown@nnsa.doe.gov in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Proprietary information should be clearly marked for protection. Responses will be used for market research and internal planning only and will not be returned to respondents.
Notice text
Request for Information (RFI) issued by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Radiological Security (ORS). The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to identify manufacturers and vendors capable of supplying self-shielded X-ray irradiators suitable for various research applications. The insights gained from this RFI will assist the ORS in understanding current market capabilities, promoting X-ray technology alternatives to high-activity radioactive sources, and impartially including relevant vendors in future ORS engagements. See attached RFI for further details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| 89233126NNA000149 ORS RFI for Self-Shld XRy Irradiators 07-10-26.pdf |
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